D40x user manual

Comments can be viewed in Capture NX available separately; Page Folders e. The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder. Page File No. Sequence File No. Sequence Choose how the camera names files. Highlight On and press OK. With the lens ten centimeters four inches from a well-lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release but- ton halfway.

Page Auto Image Rotation Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On the default option is selected con- tain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback 50 or when viewed in Capture NX available separately; or PictureProject.

Page D-Lighting Retouching Photographs The D40x may be unable to display or retouch photographs that were created with other models of camera or that have been modified using a computer or other device. Confirm the effects of red- eye correction and create a corrected copy as described in the following table.

Note that red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare cir- cumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye; Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press the multi selector up to increase color saturation, down to decrease. Press OK to create a monochrome copy and return to full-frame playback. Page Selecting Small picture from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1.

Fol- low the steps below to create small copies of multiple pictures. Highlight Choose size. Highlight desired picture size. Highlight Select picture. Select pictures Selected pictures are marked with Highlight Yes. Page Image Overlay Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing RAW photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals.

The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size available.

Page 50 with the new picture displayed in the monitor. Other images are not displayed on the selection screen. The overlay has the same photo info including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation and values for white balance and optimize image as the photograph selected for Image 1. Page Technical Notes Software Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements.

Page Lenses 7. Type G and D Failure to observe this precau- tion could result in damage to the camera or lens. Page Nikkor lenses. Negative voltages or voltages over V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.

Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. Page Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. Use Nikon filters; other filters may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. Up to date information is available at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs.

Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services. Page Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. To prevent the camera from powering off while the mirror is raised, use a full-charged battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector Remove the lens and turn the camera on.

Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunc- tion if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Page Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D40x, however, is designed to be used with inter- changeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged.

Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Problem Camera takes time to turn on. Page Problem Image in viewfinder is not in focus. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Shutter release is disabled.

No photo taken when remote con- trol shutter-release button pressed. Only one shot taken each time shut- ter-release button is pressed in con- tinuous shooting mode. Page Problem Colors are unnatural Flashing areas appear in images. Shooting data appear on images. A graph appears during playback. RAW image is not played back. Contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative.

Format memory card. Page Insert new ink or toner cartridge in printer. If error — occurs with ink remaining in printer, check printer status. Press shutter-release button again. If error persists, consult with Nikon-authorized service representa- blinks tive. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. Page The Command Dial The command dial can be used in alone or in combination with other controls to adjust the following settings.

It will not allow you to pay an arm and a leg when operating the camera. You will get no tired hand then. This camera is coming to provide good device in compact body size, portably design and easy to use system. This also offers you variable ISO sensitivity that ranges from — plus HI 1 that can be extended up to It has large LCD screen on the rear camera which is in 2.

This also has bigger viewfinder view of x0. Further, based on the Nikon D40X manual, you will find it has 3. You will also have 3. It provided faster connection through USB 2. This setting has no effect in manual focus mode. Option Description Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Default Closest for P, S, A, and M modes; selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to subject , or User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to compose photographs with the main subject positioned at either side of the frame.

Page Focus Lock Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ommended when using focus lock Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus.

Page 39 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus same distance and then recompose the photograph. There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background e. Page Manual Focus Manual Focus Controls used Use this option when you wish to adjust focus manually or when using a manual focus lens. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus.

Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Page Image Quality And Size Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card.

Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card. Page Image Quality Image Quality Controls used The camera supports the following image quality options listed in descending order by image quality and file size : Option Format Description Compressed raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to memory card. Choose for images that will be retouched on a computer.

Images are compressed less than NORM, producing higher-quality images. Page Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Controls used Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continu- ous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with a remote control.

Mode Description Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is default Camera records photographs at up to about 2. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.

Select one of the following shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. The flash modes available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial; note that the flash can not be used in , Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the camera is turned off.

Page 47 Flash Mode The flash modes available depend on the mode currently selected with the mode dial. Flash modes are described below. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60cm 2ft. If ISO sensitivity is raised above the base setting of ISO equivalent, the same exposures can be achieved at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur.

Page Two-Button Reset Two-Button Reset The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the two seconds these buttons are marked by a green dot. The monitor turns off briefly while settings are reset. Custom Settings are not affected. Option Image quality Image size Each of these modes offers a different degree of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure.

Page Mode P Programmed Auto Mode P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: Rotate the mode dial to P. Page Mode A Aperture-Priority Auto Mode A Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure.

Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and max- imum values for the lens. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod or an optional remote control Shutter speed Description bulb Shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. Page Exposure Exposure Metering Controls used The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available when the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M matrix metering is used in other modes : Method Description Recommended in most situations.

Camera meters a wide area of the frame Matrix and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of brightness, color, dis- tance, and composition for natural results. Page Autoexposure Lock Autoexposure Lock If the subject is not in the metered area when center-weighted or spot metering is used, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background and the main subject may not be correctly exposed.

This can be prevented by using autoexposure lock. Select mode P, S, or A and choose center-weighted or spot metering exposure lock has no effect in mode M. It is available only in P, S, A, and M modes and is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.

Page White Balance Use under incandescent lighting. Use under fluorescent lighting. Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units. Use in daylight under overcast skies.

Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference for white balance The following operations can be performed in full-frame playback: View additional photographs View photo Page Photo Information Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. File Information Protect status Protect status The following operations can be performed: Zoom in and out View other areas of image View other images Cancel zoom Delete photo Protect photo Exit to shooting Shutter button Page Protecting Photographs From Deletion Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the button can be used to protect photo- graphs from accidental deletion.

The supplied PictureProject software can then be used to copy photographs to the computer, where they can be organized, retouched, and printed. During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.

Page 70 Connecting the Printer Before printing, check that the camera battery is fully charged. The menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press to the right to select. Page 72 Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures or create an index print listing all JPEG photographs as small thumbnail images, press the the PictBridge playback display. Page 76 To modify menu settings: Display menus. Instructions can be found on the download page.

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